Daquawn
A masculine name of African origin, possibly meaning "born during the day".
Name Census estimates that about 155 living Americans carry the first name Daquawn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daquawn today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daquawn births was 1996 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daquawn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
155
~ 1 in 2,211,318 Americans
Peak year
1996
16 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2007 SSA rank
#9,992
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Daquawn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daquawn from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 99 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Daquawn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daquawn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Daquawn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Daquawn
The name Daquawn has its origins in African American culture and is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century. It is a combination of the prefix "Da" and the name "Quawn," which itself is a variation of the name "Quan." The prefix "Da" is commonly used as a form of emphasis or expression in African American Vernacular English.
While the name Daquawn does not have a direct connection to any ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is a modern name that reflects the cultural identity and creativity of the African American community. The earliest recorded examples of the name Daquawn can be found in birth records from the late 1980s and early 1990s, as it gained popularity among African American families.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have carried the name Daquawn. One of the earliest known figures was Daquawn Robinson, an American football player born in 1988, who played defensive back for various teams in the National Football League (NFL) between 2010 and 2016.
Another prominent bearer of the name is Daquawn Brown, an American professional basketball player born in 1994. Brown played college basketball for the University of San Francisco and has since played professionally in various leagues around the world.
Daquawn Parker, born in 1995, is an American track and field athlete who specializes in sprinting events. He has represented the United States in international competitions and has won multiple medals at the collegiate level.
In the realm of hip-hop and music, Daquawn "Lil Duval" Jones, born in 1977, is a comedian, actor, and rapper widely known for his Instagram skits and appearances in various television shows and films.
Lastly, Daquawn Caruthers, born in 1989, is an American football coach who currently serves as the running backs coach for the University of Tennessee. He has worked with several collegiate football programs, helping to develop and mentor student-athletes.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Daquawn, showcasing its presence across various fields and disciplines.
People
Daquawn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daquawn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daquawn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daquawn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 155 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daquawn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,211,318 US residents.
Is Daquawn a common name?
We classify Daquawn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 158 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daquawn most popular?
The single biggest year for Daquawn was 1996, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daquawn is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Daquawn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daquawn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daquawn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Daquawn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daquawn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Daquawn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Daquawn as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Daquawn, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.